Have a safe and fun
Independence Day!
Whidbey Xtra! WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2015 | Vol. 1, No. 9 | WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM | FREE
Fourth of July aims to be a crowd pleaser By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
Organizers of Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July celebration are planning a 2015 event they believe will be a crowd pleaser. Not only is a jet flyover scheduled to signal the start of the late morning parade, the evening fireworks show is expected to be the most explosive in the event’s history. Donations of $20,000 have been earmarked for this year’s fireworks display, up from the $14,000 typically raised for the annual show. “It’s exciting to watch the community come together and put on this kind of show,” said Christine Cribb, executive director of Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. The Oak Harbor Chamber and Oak Harbor Noon Rotary are working in partnership to organize the parade, which is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. July 4 and travel along the waterfront with a lineup of about 125 entries. A treat this year is the return of a Navy flyover that has been absent from Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July celebration in recent years.
X
Flyover requests from the cities of Oak Harbor, Anacortes and Stanwood were collectively approved by the Navy and are among only 20 flyovers authorized for the entire west coast during the holiday, said Anthony Popp, assistant public affairs officer at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. John Geisenhoff, a Rotarian in charge of the Oak Harbor parade, said he’s been told an EA-18G Growler, P-3 Orion and a helicopter will be participating in the flyover above Oak Harbor. “It should be quite an air show,” he said. “It sends a huge message of how valuable the partnership is from NAS Whidbey to the community and the community to NAS Whidbey,” Cribb said. Oak Harbor’s parade generally draws a few thousand spectators who line the parade route that starts on Pioneer Way near the Seaplane Base, continues along Bayshore Drive and winds up back on Pioneer Way. The Maui Avenue gate on the Seaplane Base is scheduled to be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4 to allow
Come check out our wide selection of Toys and Games for Kids!
BRING THIS AD for $5 OFF purchases of $35 or more!
Expires 6/30/15. Valid on in stock items only. Not valid on Gift Cards, LEGO®, purchase orders, any other offer, discount, or previous purchases. One coupon per person. Online coupon code: Xtra5 File photo
A Navy color guard leads the way during the Oak Harbor Fourth of July parade in 2014. for staging of the parade. The Torpedo Road gate will be open to access the Seaplane Base during that time. The parade’s grand marshal will be Jay Turner, football coach at Oak Harbor High School. Turner’s team got national attention for sportsmanship last season when it forfeited a divisional championship game to give MarysvillePilchuck the division title and No. 1 seed to the state playoffs. The gesture was offered following a fatal
shooting that occurred at Marysville-Pilchuck earlier that day. Fourth of July festivities also will include a carnival, vendor marketplace, car show, dog parade, entertainment, family games and a DJ. The day starts with a Rotary pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church. The vendor marketplace consists only of Whidbey Island vendors. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Whidbey Coffee is the
grand sponsor of the fireworks show, which is set to start at 10 p.m. and is expected to last 22 minutes, Cribb said. Other major sponsors of the show include Davis Amusement Cascadia, Navy Federal Credit Union, Sherwin-Williams, the Oak Harbor Chamber board of directors, Oak Harbor Tavern, Windermere Property Management, 7-Eleven, Jeff Pleet of Edward Jones and Oak Harbor residents Bob Severns and Lois Louis.
Enjoy your new Whidbey News-Times shopper.
Place an ad to reach over 16,750 Oak Harbor readers!
-- HOURS OPEN --
Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Sun 12-5
-- 360-527-2641 --
133 Prince Ave, Bellingham
launchingsuccess.com
Call your sales representative today 360-675-6611
Page 2
WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM
Xtra!CALENDAR Wednesday July 1
Wednesday Night with the Stars, 5:30-7:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at the Coupeville Library. Enjoy a recently released movie at the library. Cost is free. Popcorn provided. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@sno-isle.org or 360-678-4911 for more information. Heroes of Ancient Egypt, 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at the Coupeville Library. Free. Explore the mystery, myths and magic of ancient Egypt through stories, brain teasers and art. For children ages 6-11 and their caregivers. Contact Leslie Bakker at lbakker@sno-isle.org or 360-678-4911 for more information.
Stayin’ Alive Dragon Boat Practice, 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at the Oak Harbor Marina. Try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin’ Alive team. The team’s mission is to promote the physical, social and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has proven to be especially beneficial for cancer survivors. Practice up to three times for free. Life jackets and paddles provided. njlish@gmail.com
Thursday July 2
Teen Explore Summer: Rube Goldberg Machines with littleBits, 2-3 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Design and build a Rube Goldberg machine, a device designed to perform a simple function in
an over-complicated way. Design an up-cycled CD Scratch Art piece to take home. Cost is free. 360675-5115.
Monday July 6
Tween Film Fest, 2-4 p.m., Monday, July 6, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Hiro Hamada and his brother’s robot, Bayamx, uncover a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo. Rated PG, 102 minutes long. Admission is free. Refreshments are provided. 360-675-5115 Intro to Essential Oils, 6-7:30 p.m., July 6, at Whidbey Coffee (next to Wendy’s). Learn about how essential oils can help you and your family to cut out synthetic drugs. Free admission. Contact Julie Noddin at julie@
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 • WhidbeyXtra!
WHIDBEY ALL-ISLAND COMMUNITY BAND SUMMER CONCERT: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2 and 9. Free. Features a variety of music styles, including traditional military marches, classic pieces, popular tunes, and some songs for dancing.
whidbeyoils.com or 360632-8864. www.whidbeyoils.com
Tuesday July 7
Explore Summer: Superhero Challenge - How Will You Save the Day?, 1-1:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Solve problems like trapped puppies and lava pits. The fate of the universe may rest in your hands (and brain). For children ages 6-11 and their caregivers. Free. 360675-5115.
Wednesday July 8
Literature & Laughter Book Group: Olive Kitteridge, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 8,
at the Coupeville Library. Free. Join in a discussion of “Olive Kitteridge,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Elizabeth Strout. All are welcome. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@sno-isle.org or 360678-4911. Stayin’ Alive Dragon Boat Practice, 5:45 p.m., July 8, at the Oak Harbor Marina. Try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin’ Alive team. The team’s mission is to promote the physical, social and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has proven to be especially beneficial for cancer survivors. Practice up to three times for free. Life jackets and paddles provided. njlish@ gmail.com Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Coupeville Library.
Silly stories, happy songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. Free admission. 360-678-4911 Superhero Challenge, 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., July 8, at the Coupeville Library. Free. Can you and your team of superheroes save the day? The fate of the universe may rest in your hands (and brains). For children ages 6-11 and their caregivers. Contact Leslie Bakker at lbakker@ sno-isle.org or 360-6784911 for more information.
Thursday July 9
Explore Summer: Family Storytime, 9:3010:15 a.m., Thursday, July 9, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room.
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION - $38 A $7 SAVINGS! JUST 36¢ PER ISSUE WITH SUBSCRIPTION SUBSCRIPTIONS INCLUDE FULL ACCESS TO ONLINE CONTENT AT
WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM NAME:
PHONE:
ADDRESS: CITY:
We Are Whidbey It doesn’t get more local than that.
As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we look forward to serving you for years to come.
We are Whidbey … We are You!
STATE:
ZIP:
CREDIT CARD Credit Card Number
Expiration Date
CHECK / MONEY ORDER CVC Number
Signature:
P. O. Box 1200 • Coupeville, WA 98239 • 1-360-675-6611 • whidbeynewstimes.com Please fill out and send to Circulation Division address shown or bring to our business offices in Oak Harbor or Coupeville. On island non-mailed delivery only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer good through 7-31-15. No Cash Value
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 • WhidbeyXtra!
WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM
Playtime or crafts may follow. Ages 18 months and older with a caregiver. 360-675-5115
Friday
Map It!, 2-3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Free. Bring your imagination and escape the ordinary by creating a map of your own using a variety of art techniques. All supplies provided. For teens. 360675-5115
2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Shadow Divers, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 10, at the Coupeville Library. Free. Join the discussion of this novel by Robert Kurson. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@snoisle.org or 360-678-4911 for more information.
July 10
Oak Harbor High School Class of 1995 20-Year Reunion, July 10-11. More information can be found at ohhs95. blogspot.com and tickets can be purchased at ohhs1995.myevent.com
Saturday July 11
Kiwanis 12th Annual Beachcomber Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 11,
at Windjammer Park. Antique dealers, craft vendors, garage sale vendors and businesses cleaning out merchandise and service clubs fundraising and food vendors. Contact Harry Turner at 360-6793799 or email fang6_5@ msn.com Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Free.
LOCAL
BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY AUTO BODY REPAIR Central Collision 623 Industrial Ave, Oak Harbor 360-675-4949 AUTO PAINTING Central Collision 623 Industrial Ave, Oak Harbor 360-675-4949 AUTO RESTORATION Central Collision 623 Industrial Ave, Oak Harbor 360-675-4949 BOOKKEEPING SERVICES NW Bookkeeping Services LLC Cindi Zimmerman, Owner 31650 SR 20 Ste #3, Oak Harbor nwbookkeeping@comcast.net www.nwbookkeepingservices.com 360-279-2010 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Coupeville Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Info 905 NW Alexander St, Coupeville director@coupevillechamber.com coupevillechamber.com 360-678-5434 CONTRACTORS Waldron Construction 31640 SR 20 #2, Oak Harbor www.waldronconstruction.com 360-679-1827
COUNTERTOPS Northwest Granite & Flooring 687 Mobius Loop suzette.nwgf@hotmail.com www.nwgraniteandflooring.com 360-675-4978 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Diamond Rentals 33650 SR 20, Oak Harbor diamondrent@comcast.net www.diamondrentals.org 360-279-0723 FLOORING Northwest Granite & Flooring 687 Mobius Loop suzette.nwgf@hotmail.com www.nwgraniteandflooring.com 360-675-4978 INSURANCE Sue Blouin CIC, ACSR Koetje Leavitt Insurance 775 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor sue-blouin@leavitt.com www.leavitt.com/oak harbor 360-675-5916 INSURANCE-AUTO Cascade Insurance Agency LLC 404 S Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 shelli@cascadeinsuranceagency.com cascadeinsuranceagency.com 360-682-2162
LANDSCAPING SERVICES Mary’s Weeding Service Coupeville, WA 98239 360-632-7088 REAL ESTATE AGENT Cheri English Broker, REALTOR®, SRES Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island Cheri@Ask4Cheri.com Agent4Life.net 360-320-9764 Elaine McDowell Managing Broker, REALTOR®, SRES Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island EMcDowell@windermere.com ElaineMcDowell.withwre.com 360-929-1500 Judith Zapanta-Borras Managing Broker, Windermere 32785 SR 20 Ste 4, Oak Harbor judithzapanta@windermere.com www.judithzapanta.withwre.com 360-914-7759(c) 360-675-5953 (ofc) Julie Kinnaird, Broker, REALTOR®, SRES Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island JulieKinnaird@windermere.com JulieKinnaird.withwre.com 360-632-6619
Eddie Redmayne, in his Oscar winning performance, and Felicity Jones star in this biopic of the celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking. 360675-5115
Johnson, Island County Commissioner/District 2. The public is invited and welcome. Cost is $20 which covers lunch. 360320-1323. Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chapter, 9:45-11:45 a.m., July 11, at Ciao Restaurant, 701 N Main Street, Coupeville. Monthly discussion of climate solutions. All welcome. 360679-6778
The Republican Women of North Whidbey luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at San Remos Restaurant, Oak Harbor, WA. Invited guest speaker is Jill
This Week’s Featured Business
REAL ESTATE AGENT-CONT. Kathi Phillips, CRS, GRI Managing Broker RE/MAX Acorn Properties, Inc. kathiphillipsremax@gmail.com 360-679-4585 (ofc) 360-929-0206 (c) Linda Earnhart, Managing Broker, REALTOR® CRS, GRI Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island Earnhart@whidbey.net WhidbeyIslandHomes.com 360-929-0922 NON PROFIT Pregnancy Care Clinic 670 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor execdir@islandspcc.org www.islandspecc.org 360-675-2096 Boys and Girls Club 98 NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor nbarone@bgcsc.org www.bgoh.org 360-240-9273 PAINTING Painter’s Alley 33650 SR 20, Oak Harbor diamondrent@comcast.net www.facebook.com/paintersalley 360-279-0723 SEWING MACHINE & VACUUM REPAIR Island Sewing and Vacuum 31570 SR 20 Ste 101, Oak Harbor customerservice@islandsewnvac.com www.islandsewandvac.com 360-679-2282
Page 3
Our goal is to help you with your insurance needs no matter what your situation. Every client has a different situation, driving record, claim history, and need. We work with you to get multiple quotes and tailor your insurance policy to your needs. In the event that you need us, we work with you through your claims process, policy changes, billing situations, and more. We can show you the advantages of having multiple policies with one company and show you optional deductibles and limits of liability. Let us show you the advantage of having a local insurance agent.
Cascade Insurance Agency LLC
404 S Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 shelli@cascadeinsuranceagency.com cascadeinsuranceagency.com 360-682-2162
ctory e ir d is h t in d e d To be inclu 6611
call 360-675-
$
6pc Dining Set Includes Table, 4 Chairs & Bench
Page 4
$
ining Nail Head Sofa or Loveseat with Console
$
WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM
699
Sofa
Loveseat $349 Matching recliner, loveseat, & full sleeper also available
269
$ $
$
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 • WhidbeyXtra!
399
SPECIAL PURCHASE!
Available in 3 colors
TV Stands
299 $
349
42"
399
50"
While They
Last!
Special Purchase
Wall Hugger
Recliner
LECTION! E TABLES $
119
Available in 6 colors
Swivel Gliding
Last!
Available in 2 colors
Special Purchase
Recliner
Recliner
Available in 3 colors
each
2
$
TV STaND
TV STaND
$
2
RECLINERS
FOR ONLY
649
TV STaND
2
RECLINERS
FOR ONLY
499
42" $299 50" $349 60" $399
2
RECLINERS
FOR ONLY
$
Available in 2 colors
2
RECLINERS
60"
While They
Recliner
Available in 2 colors
699
RECLINERS
FOR ONLY
749
FOR ONLY
599
$
999
$
All SpringAir On Sale Now! Huge Deluxe 15” Thick Pillowtop
Sofa & Loveseat $839
Sofa
459
$
Reclining Sofa & Loveseat $899
Sofa
499
$
999
3pc Sectional
$
Available in: Chocolate, Dune and pewter
699
$
10
Mattress
Year POCKETED Warranty COILS
Queen Innerspring
599 Queen Set
Reg. $646
Reclining Sofa
Reclining Sofa
Reclining Sofa or $ Reclining Loveseat 699 Your Choice $699
Reclining Sofa or $ Reclining Theater 599 Your Choice $599
1499
$
5pc Sectional Available in: Chocolate, Dune and pewter
HUGE BEDROOM SELECTION All ON SALE! Queen Bed only
249
$
$
669
SPECIAL PURCHASE
Queen Mismatched Pillow Top Sets While They Last! Reg. $96
759 559
349
$
4pc Bedroom Set 799 799 $$
Gel-Infused Memory Foam
10
Year Reg. $96 Warranty
King Set
Queen Set
399
$
599
$
Limited time ONLy!
$ $
Queen Bed
277
5 $ Year Warranty
Year Warranty
Reg. $96
Hurry!
4pc Bedroom Queen Storage Set Bed queen bed,size dresser, AlsoIncludes available in King mirror and 1 nightstand
10
$
King Set
Mattress
Our Most Popular Two-Sided Flippable Mattress
$
Year Reg. $96 Warranty
Mattress
Reg. $96
12” Pillowtop
Foam Encased Edge Support
Queen Set
Full Innerspring
Queen Set
Reg. $96
99 $ 129 10 $399 $ 599 149 $
Twin Innerspring
499
$
5pc Dining Set 5pc Dining Set Includes Table and 4 chairs
Includes Queen Bed, Dresser, Mirror and 1 Nightstand
Includes Table and 4 chairs
NO ONE BEATS A FURNITURE WORLD DEAL!
(360) 682-2431
90Th St. SW
OAK HARBOR (425) 744-6694
Just360-682-2431 north from I96 next to business Costco Field Rd. 987 Ault 11031 State Avenue 194Th St. SW
58th Ave. W
Located across from NAS Whidbey
Fabric and styles may vary from illustration. **NO INTEREST 24 months, NO MONEY DOWN O.A.C. with $2500 min. furniture order. Purchase under min. eligible for 19215 Hwy 6 months NO 99 INTEREST O.A.C. No interest if paid in full within contract terms. *Discounts do not apply to any previous 99 purchases. Prices are good for new purchases only. No price match on any previous purchases. See store for details Lynnwood
58th Pl W
88th.
116th.
987 Ault Field Road Oak Harbor
60Th Ave. W
Sta te St.
Sm
ok ey B
lvd .
nitureworldnw.com Visit at us online at www.FurnitureWorld NW.com or at anyofofour these sevenlocations locations Visit us online www.furnitureworldnw.com or at any seven
MarysvilleLocated • 360-653-5312 across from NAS 524 Whidbey 196Th St. SW
M-F 10 to 7 SAT 10 to 6 SUN 12 to 5
217 S. Broadway Aberdeen • 360-532-0505 563 N Market BLvd. Chehalis • 360-748-0100 849 Commerce Ave. Longview • 360-501-4200
19215 Hwy 99 Lynnwood • 425-744-6694 11031 State Avenue Marysville • 360-653-5312 7017 NE St. St. Johns Rd. Vancouver • 360-694-4006